Business Development Manager
San Diego, CA, United States
Business Development Manager Remote from one of the following: Los Angeles, San Diego, San Franciso, Seattle, Dallas, Chicago, Boston, Atlanta Posted On: 04/16/2024
Optimizes customer sales performance and profitable volume growth via distribution, new product platforms, trade promotion optimization using all available tools for each customer (Trade, Marketing, Digital, IFR, etc.)
New business development and pioneering: Identify new opportunities at accounts and develop strategies to maximize
Flawless execution of approved customer business plans at customer HQ level
Customization and delivery of presentations to customers, using customer-specific data
Establish and maximize relationships with brokers that drive channel expertise and results
Leverage LOF insights and consumer expertise to establish LOF as a strategic advisor with key retailers
Sales Strategy & Planning Creator of customer specific annualized trade & marketing channel specific strategies that allow LOF to compete at a high level in Alternate Channels
Ensures use of all LOF Sales and marketing tools are fully executed and specific to each channel and customer
Utilizes internal relationships to influence sales strategy and course corrective measures necessary to deliver budgeted goals
Capable of developing strategy and tactics by customer based on that customers strategy to drive distribution and merchandising
Proficient in business knowledge & customer base to identify opportunities & solidify partnerships at Buyer’s level and above. (create strategic relationships)
Profitable channel specific item development in collaboration with
Manage, update, and course correct promotional programs via PX tools & broker support. (Broker enters data–volume and trade spend / LOF approves)
Delivery of forecast accuracy targets
Timely delivery of required reporting via scorecard
Timely & accurate expense management
Deduction management
Management of product issues at customer level (withdrawal/ quality issues, etc.) as needed
Development and administration of broker scorecard
Core Competencies Broad Business Knowledge, Builds Relationships, Consumer & Customer Focus, Drive for Results, Strategic Focus Technical Competency(ies) Communication, Strategic Selling
Qualifications Experience 5+ years of prior industry related business development experience Prior sales experience with Costco required, and with Trader Joe’s preferred
Education Bachelor’s degree preferred
Certifications
Knowledge Nielsen and/or IRI CPG data analysis and system utilization
Travel Local and or overnight travel is required this percentage of time 50%
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